Your husband might have a different view of that last sentiment, but can you imagine the ACLU blowing a gasket over this quote from Washington?
You do well to wish to learn our arts and our ways of life and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are. Congress will do everything they can to assist you in this wise intention. (!!!)
George Washington's Speech to Delaware Indian Chiefs on May 12, 1779, in John C. Fitzpatrick, editor, The Writings of George Washington, Vol. XV (Washinton: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1932), p. 55.
Cordially,
If I had my way my husband would be missing a pair! Good thing for him no one will take my offer.